US3666491A
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Instant soup product and method of preparation
Assignee: General Mills Inc
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Filing: 1970-02-09
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Granted: 1972-05-30
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Expires: 1990-02-09
Abstract
Abstract THE CROUTON HAS AN ADHERING LAYER OF A DRY SOUT BASE AND IS SUITABLE FOR THE INSTANT PREPARATION OF SOUP BY THE ADDITION OF THE CROUTONS TO HOT WATER. THE DRY SOUP BASE LAYER MAY BE APPLIED TO THE CROUTON, FOR EXAMPLE, BY COATING THE CROUTON WITH A BONDING AGENT AND THEN CONTACTING THE CROUTON WITH POWDERED DRY SOUP BASE. THE SOUP BASE LAYER MAY ALTERNATIVELY BE APPLIED BY OTHER METHODS SUCH AS CO-EXTRUSION OF THE CROUTON AND SOUP BASE.
Inventors
- 👤 Ali R Touba
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-26 02:54
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L23/00; A23L23/10; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/117
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-30 | 1975-11-29 | 1976-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-30 | 1979-11-29 | 1980-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-30 | 1983-11-29 | 1984-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |